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5 ergonomic fixes for your workplace
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Headaches, dry eyes, a complaining lower back? Your work space might be to blame.

A great desk may not produce great work, but a bad work space can cause all sorts of problems — from poor work to serious health problems. In this post, we discuss in brief the five main ergonomic problems in the workplace, and how you can fix them all.

1. Upgrade furniture

Using uncomfortable furniture that lacks back and neck support can often lead to poor posture such as slouching or tucking your legs under the chair, which constricts blood flow and increases pressure on the spine, causing discomfort, swelling, and pain.

If you start your workday with a nice, straight back and end it like a shrimp with scoliosis, take a hard look at your chair. You may need one with adjustable back and height. If during or after sitting you get a tingling sensation in your lower back, try tucking a pillow behind it.

If there’s no room for your legs except tucked under, your elbows droop, and the monitor is very close, then you need a higher and more spacious desk.

Use a calculator to find the right chair and desk for your height.

Using a laptop on a couch or in bed changes head tilt and overloads neck muscles, causing pain and discomfort. If you have the option to use a nonstandard work setup, take a look at standing workstations, laptop stands, and other options that may suit your body better.

Don’t rush to buy the shiniest gear out there; price reflects quality to some extent, but spending more doesn’t guarantee you’ll get what you need. Shop around and try out different models. Listen to your body, not salespeople.

2. Modernize equipment

When using the keyboard or mouse, do your forearms go numb, or do you get wrist spasms? Those may be early symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, which can lead to neuropathy and other problems. We recommend checking with your doctor, but at the same time, look at keyboard and mouse options that may relieve your stressed extremities.

A keyboard that is too high or too low holds wrists in an unnatural position, and working on a regular straight keyboard can cause swollen and tired muscles in the hands. Ergonomic keyboards might look weird, with their curves and differently proportioned keys, but they place less strain on the hands and wrists, making it easier to type.

Also, if your mouse is the wrong shape for you, or has buttons that require too much force to press, look for one designed with ergonomics in mind. For example, a vertical mouse (held from the side rather than on top) can feel strange at first, but it will also reduce wrist and forearm stress.
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